Chess960 tactic on g6 (h7·2)
c9-14907Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
21. Bg6+ Kxg6 22. Qxg7+ Kf5 23. Rf8+ Nf7 24. Rxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxg6, then Qxg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #68.
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